Northern Ireland Audit Office - Financial Audit Services

NORTHERN IRELAND AUDIT OFFICE

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

23 Jun 2026 at 08:30

Award

18 May 2026 at 11:12

Tender

25 Mar 2026 at 13:05

Planning

17 Dec 2025 at 16:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Ireland Audit Office (NIAO) has successfully completed the tendering process for external financial audit services, culminating in the award stage. This open procedure sought suppliers to deliver accounting and auditing services across several public sector bodies, including health and central government sectors. Based in Belfast, NIAO's procurement exercise covered four lots, reflecting a significant commitment to maintaining transparency and financial accountability. Key dates in this process included the tender publication and award decision dates in mid-2026, with contracts commencing on 1st November 2026 and extending up to 31st October 2029, with potential extensions reaching 2031. The main industry category was services, ensuring a focus on high-quality auditing standards.

This procurement process opens notable opportunities for growth, particularly for firms specialising in accounting and auditing services. Large firms and SMEs alike can benefit from engaging with public sector contracts, giving them a platform to expand their market presence and demonstrate their expertise in handling substantial financial mandates. Businesses experienced in servicing health and central government sectors are particularly well-suited for future tenders of this nature. The emphasis on quality and social value in award criteria also suggests a competitive edge for firms prioritising these aspects, supporting long-term business growth and sustainability.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Northern Ireland Audit Office - Financial Audit Services

Notice Description

Northern Ireland Audit Office is tendering for Suppliers to provide external financial audit services to the Authority.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Health Services

Renewal: Three years standard, two optional extensions of 1 year each.

Lot 2 - Health Services

Renewal: Three years standard, two optional extensions of 1 year each.

Lot 3 - Central Government

Renewal: Three years standard, two optional extensions of 1 year each.

Lot 4 - Central Government

Renewal: Three years standard, two optional extensions of 1 year each.

Planning Information

The NIAO would like to invite potential suppliers to submit any questions they may have on the process to (procurement@niauditoffice.gov.uk ). Once 9th January 2026 has passed, the NIAO will collate all questions and answers to them and post this information on its website. All questions and their answers will be anonymised and no commercially sensitive information will be shared. The NIAO will not respond specifically to the individual/firm which posted the question. The NIAO will publish its response to queries as soon as possible and hopes to do this by 16th January 2026. The NIAO would also like to seek views from suppliers on the content and structure of the suggested lots attached to this notice. At this stage in the process the NIAO has not decided on the content or structure of the lots or on the number of lots. Any views on the lots should be submitted to the email address above and by the deadline above for consideration. Following certification of central government accounts, the accounts need to be laid in the Assembly. They need to be laid before the Assembly summer recess. For the 2026-27 year, whilst dates are not confirmed yet, it is likely to be 2nd July. This applies to all options set out here. Option 1: Possible Audit Lots and Number of accounts per body Lot 1 South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust - 3 accounts (main Trust account, Patients' and residents' Money account and Charitable Trust account) Northern Ireland Statistics Agency - 1 account NI Environment Agency - 1 account Lot 2 Business Services Organisation - 1 account General Consumer Council - 1 account Labour Relations Agency - 1 account Lot 3 Belfast Health and Social Care Trust - 3 accounts (main Trust account, Patients' and residents' Money account and Charitable Trust account) Health and Safety Executive NI - 1 account NI Screen - 1 account _ Option 2 : Possible Audit Lots and Number of accounts per body Lot 1 South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust - 3 accounts (main Trust account, Patients' and residents' Money account and Charitable Trust account) Belfast Health and Social Care Trust - 3 accounts (main Trust account, Patients' and residents' Money account and Charitable Trust account) Business Services Organisation - 1 account Lot 2 General Consumer Council - 1 account Labour Relations Agency - 1 account Health and Safety Executive NI - 1 account NI Screen - 1 account Northern Ireland Statistics Agency - 1 account NI Environment Agency - 1 account _ Option 3: Possible Audit Lots and Number of accounts per body Lot 1 South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust - 3 accounts (main Trust account, Patients' and residents' Money account and Charitable Trust account) Belfast Health and Social Care Trust - 3 accounts (main Trust account, Patients' and residents' Money account and Charitable Trust account) Business Services Organisation - 1 account Lot 2 General Consumer Council - 1 account Northern Ireland Statistics Agency - 1 account Labour Relations Agency - 1 account Lot 3 Health and Safety Executive NI - 1 account NI Screen - 1 account NI Environment Agency - 1 account

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f852
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058766-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,980,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,980,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,728,500 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,728,500 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
9 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
17 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN IRELAND AUDIT OFFICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT7 1EU
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

AAB GROUP ACCOUNTANTS

SUMER ACCOUNTANTS NI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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